Residence life director demographics and statistics in the US
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Residence life director gender statistics
56.0% of residence life directors are women and 44.0% of residence life directors are men.
- Female, 56.0%
- Male, 44.0%
Residence life director gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 56.0% |
| Male | 44.0% |
Residence life director gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$51,716
Female income
$47,438
Residence life director gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in residence life director positions over time. Currently, 56.0% of residence life directors are female.
Residence life director gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 47.56% | 52.44% |
| 2011 | 47.64% | 52.36% |
| 2012 | 46.04% | 53.96% |
| 2013 | 48.24% | 51.76% |
| 2014 | 46.56% | 53.44% |
| 2015 | 46.29% | 53.71% |
| 2016 | 46.74% | 53.26% |
| 2017 | 45.16% | 54.84% |
| 2018 | 45.98% | 54.02% |
| 2019 | 44.39% | 55.61% |
| 2020 | 45.23% | 54.77% |
| 2021 | 44.03% | 55.97% |
Residence life director related jobs gender ratio
We compared residence life directors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, pipeline superintendent and agronomy research manager have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Community Health Nursing Director | 7% | 93% |
| Early Childhood Services Coordinator | 7% | 93% |
| Tourist Home Keeper | 8% | 92% |
| Residence Life Director | 44% | 56% |
| Station Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
| Agronomy Research Manager | 98% | 2% |
| Pipeline Superintendent | 99% | 1% |
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Residence life director demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among residence life directors is White, which makes up 65.3% of all residence life directors. Comparatively, 13.3% of residence life directors are Hispanic or Latino and 12.0% of residence life directors are Black or African American.
- White, 65.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.3%
- Black or African American, 12.0%
- Asian, 4.6%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Residence life director race
| Residence life director race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.3% |
| Black or African American | 12.0% |
| Asian | 4.6% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Residence life director race and ethnicity over time
See how residence life director racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Residence life director race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.93% | 13.21% | 4.10% | 10.51% |
| 2011 | 69.62% | 13.22% | 3.62% | 11.04% |
| 2012 | 69.49% | 12.86% | 3.97% | 11.25% |
| 2013 | 69.11% | 12.77% | 4.00% | 11.46% |
| 2014 | 68.63% | 12.39% | 4.52% | 12.01% |
| 2015 | 68.83% | 12.45% | 4.19% | 11.69% |
| 2016 | 68.42% | 11.89% | 4.56% | 12.31% |
| 2017 | 68.08% | 11.84% | 4.75% | 12.92% |
| 2018 | 68.12% | 12.00% | 4.69% | 12.70% |
| 2019 | 68.51% | 11.11% | 4.83% | 12.93% |
| 2020 | 67.33% | 11.05% | 4.95% | 12.26% |
| 2021 | 65.26% | 12.05% | 4.60% | 13.33% |
Residence life director wage gap by race
According to our data, asian residence life directors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White residence life directors have the lowest average salary at $50,560.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $52,321 |
| White | $50,560 |
| Black or African American | $50,915 |
| Asian | $52,437 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $52,379 |
Average residence life director age
See how the average age of residence life directors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Residence life director age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 47 | 49 |
| Unknown | 46 | 45 |
| Asian | 44 | 45.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48 | 45 |
| White | 48 | 48 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 49.5 | 46 |
Residence life director age breakdown
The average age of residence life directors is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the residence life director population.
Residence life director age breakdown
| Residence Life Director Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 3% |
Residence life director educational attainment
The most common degree for residence life directors is bachelor's degree, with 70% of residence life directors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 19% and master's degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 70%
- Master's, 19%
- Associate, 5%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Residence life directors by degree level
| Residence life director degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 70% |
| Master's | 19% |
| Associate | 5% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Residence life director wage gap by degree level
According to the data, residence life directors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $71,474 annually. With a Master's degree, residence life directors earn a median annual income of $62,411 compared to $51,497 for residence life directors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $62,411 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $51,497 |
| Doctorate Degree | $71,474 |
Residence life director employment statistics
Most residence life directors work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where residence life directors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where residence life directors work.
Residence life director jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 33% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 20% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
Residence life director jobs by company type
Employees with the residence life director job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most residence life directors prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Residence life director jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 88% |
| Public | 2% |
| Private | 9% |
| Government | 1% |
Residence life director jobs by industry
The most common industries for residence life directors are education, non profits and manufacturing.
Residence life director industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 78% |
| Non Profits | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
Residence life director turnover and employment statistics
Residence life director unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for residence life directors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Residence life director unemployment rate by year
| Year | Residence life director unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.73% |
| 2011 | 2.70% |
| 2012 | 2.57% |
| 2013 | 2.68% |
| 2014 | 2.05% |
| 2015 | 1.69% |
| 2016 | 1.71% |
| 2017 | 1.44% |
| 2018 | 1.35% |
| 2019 | 1.23% |
| 2020 | 1.84% |
| 2021 | 1.95% |
Average residence life director tenure
The average residence life director stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,153 residence life directors resumes in Zippia's database.
Residence life director tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 39% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Residence life director LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of residence life directors that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Site/Project Manager | 4.08% | 120,282 |
| Bingo Manager | 8.19% | 3,869 |
| Funeral Home Manager | 9.30% | 46,129 |
| Property Management Assistant | 11.54% | 69,316 |
| Practice Administrator | 11.66% | 75,986 |
| Counseling Services Manager | 14.16% | 79,137 |
| Residence Life Director | 16.21% | - |
Similar residence life director jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Site/Project Manager | 4.08% | 120,282 |
| Bingo Manager | 8.19% | 3,869 |
| Funeral Home Manager | 9.30% | 46,129 |
| Property Management Assistant | 11.54% | 69,316 |
| Practice Administrator | 11.66% | 75,986 |
| Counseling Services Manager | 14.16% | 79,137 |
Foreign languages spoken by residence life directors
The most common foreign language among residence life directors is Spanish at 40.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 10.5% and Russian is the third-most popular at 7.0%.
- Spanish, 40.4%
- French, 10.5%
- Russian, 7.0%
- Mandarin, 5.3%
- Italian, 3.5%
- Other, 33.3%
Residence life director languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 40.4% |
| French | 10.5% |
| Russian | 7.0% |
| Mandarin | 5.3% |
| Italian | 3.5% |
| Other | 33.3% |
